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Give bees a chance

Tell Congress to ban the use of bee-killing pesticides in wildlife refuges

Environment America to defend key energy efficiency standards in court

The Trump administration's rollback of energy-saving lightbulb efficiency standards isn't just a bad idea. It's also illegal.

U.S. House passes three sweeping public lands bills

Grand Canyon, other public lands would earn greater protection under bills passed by the House.

More than 230 mayors call on Congress to extend solar credits

Mayors from both parties are calling on Congress to extend the investment tax credit, which allows customers to save 30 percent on new solar installation costs. 

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Saving a key piece of Florida’s natural heritage

What made growing up in Florida so special for me is our incredible natural heritage. Places like the Everglades, the Keys, and our springs are part of my fondest childhood memories and why millions of people come from around the world each year to visit the state. The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary is an important part of that heritage.

News Release | Environment America

EPA plan allowing unlined coal ash pits puts drinking water at risk

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule Wednesday that would allow at least some unlined coal ash ponds to continue operating. The proposal is the administration’s fourth rollback of modest rules adopted in 2015 to protect Americans from this toxic residue.

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We can’t keep running away from the environmental problems we face

In January of this year, after working nearly 20 years with Environment America and our related organizations, I started a new role as our Senior Director for Campaigns for 100% Renewable Energy. In this capacity, I direct a team of talented advocates and organizers that work with our state offices and allies across the country to move America and the world toward a future powered entirely by clean renewable energy.

News Release | Environment America Research & Policy Center and U.S. PIRG Education Fund

The best way to fight plastic pollution? Ban single-use plastics

U.S. PIRG Education Fund, Environment America Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group released comprehensive fact sheets about plastic pollution on Thursday. Banning Single-Use Plastics puts forward specific policies to ban or restrict the worst plastic pollution, including plastic bags, foam cups and containers, and plastic straws and utensils.

Report | Environment America Research & Policy Center and U.S. PIRG Education Fund

Banning Single-Use Plastics

Every day, we use millions of plastic bags, straws and utensils, and foam cups and containers for just a few minutes before tossing them, and then they can pollute our environment for hundreds of years. We can protect our health and marine animals by banning or limiting these products, as hundreds of communities and nine states have already done. Banning Single-use Plastics describes the specific problems, actions, and best practices for reducing these polluting items.

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We’ve lost a colleague and friend.

Ed Johnson, president of Environment America, our national network of state environmental groups, and director of our network's outreach and citizen engagement programs, has passed away. A remembrance of Ed’s life and work.